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Helmut Marko provides Red Bull retirement update

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that a “general discussion” will take place, to decide what he’ll do in 2024. It was recently reported that team principal Christian Horner was trying to oust Marko, who’s been by his side since Red Bull entered Formula 1 back in 2005. Marko sharply quashed these rumours

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Helmut Marko unhappy as Max Verstappen costs him money

Max Verstappen claimed the final pole position of the 2023 season on Saturday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which won Red Bull team principal Christian Horner €500. Ahead of qualifying, Verstappen certainly wasn’t the favourite to clinch P1, with Red Bull having not been the quickest throughout free practice. As a result, Red Bull

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Red Bull claim Lewis Hamilton ‘authorised’ contract talks with them

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has added further fuel to the rumours of Lewis Hamilton approaching the Austrians, something which was sparked by Christian Horner ahead of this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. On Wednesday, Horner revealed to the Daily Mail that a representative of Hamilton’s had approached him, regarding a possible move to

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Max Verstappen told off by his father

Max Verstappen’s father and ex-Formula 1, driver Jos Verstappen, revealed during last weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix that he told his son to stop being so critical of the event, which was promoted directly by the sport. The first F1 race in Sin City since 1982 was arguably one of the best of the season,

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Helmut Marko makes Sergio Perez prediction

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko was full of praise for Sergio Perez after Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, where the Mexican driver recovered from ninth on the grid to finish fourth. The 33-year-old agonisingly missed out on the podium by just 0.053s, following an “unbelievable” fight with Fernando Alonso. Perez caught Alonso in the second

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Helmut Marko speaks out on Haas protest as Sergio Perez at risk

Red Bull Dr Helmut Marko has addressed Haas’ protest of the results from the United States Grand Prix, something which was confirmed on Saturday at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Haas have filed a “right to review” to the FIA, amid concerns that track limits weren’t correctly marshalled during the race. Each team has two weeks

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Red Bull send FIA demand

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has called for the end of post-session investigations and for “common sense” to be used going forwards, with the volume of them starting to frustrate teams and fans. Post-session investigations have become a norm recently in Formula 1, with six having taken place alone across the opening two days

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Helmut Marko claims Fernando Alonso started Red Bull rumour

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes it was Fernando Alonso was started the rumours that he’s supposedly swapping seats with Sergio Perez next season, something the Spaniard has denied is happening. Following last weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, a rumour circulated on social media that Alonso and Perez will switch positions next season, a rumour

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Helmut Marko criticises ‘Mexican’ fans for booing Max Verstappen

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes that a group of Mexican fans were behind the substantial booing during the United States Grand Prix podium celebrations on Sunday, where Max Verstappen stood on the top step for the 50th time in his career. Verstappen recovered superbly from sixth on the grid to win at the

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Helmut Marko warns Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has warned Aston Martin that they could be set for a “rude awakening” next season, if they choose the wrong direction to develop in. Aston Martin have endured a truly bizarre 2023 campaign, which started with them being the only team capable of even contemplating the idea of challenging

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